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Khopra Trekking 12 Days | Khopra Ridge Trekking Trail

Country/Region Nepal / Annapurna
Duration 12 Days
Max Altitude 4,700m / 15419.95ft
Min. Group Size 1 PAX
Transportation Car + Coach + Jeep
Accommodation Hotel + Community Lodge
Meals Lunch + Dinner + Breakfast
Trip Type Trekking

Khopra Trekking is a new trekking trail in the Annapurna trekking region. Khopra Trek is an off-the-beaten-trek-routeand alternative trail of the famous Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking. The Khopra Trekking of Trekking Trail Nepal offers you amazing scenic views of the Mt. Annapurna ranges with the Mt. Dhaulagiri ranges. The trekkers have now been recommending this Khopra trekking as it provides the opportunity for much closer views of the beautiful snowy peaks of the Dhaulagiri, and Annapurna ranges, mainly the Mt. Annapurna South. The rice terracing, rustic villages, and dense Rhododendron and Pine forests simply please your trip to Khopra Danda. Normally Khopra Trekking starts from the Nayapul of Pokhara. Short Khopra trekking can be completed in 8 days too.

Khopra Trekking Itinerary with Poon Hill or Mohare Hill

Khopra Trekking is also called Annapurna Dhaulagiri Community Trek. Khopra Hill is situated to the west of the Annapurna Sanctuary also known as ABC Trek. The initiation of 5 community lodges and homestay programs has been very helpful to develop this off-the-beaten-track and teahouse Khopra trekking route. This region is inhabited mostly by Magar and Gurung people. There is a community-managed project named Himanchal Education Foundation through which the local people invest all their profits to promote education. There are other several community-managed projects which have been supporting the local people in their development. The generosity of the local people is really welcoming and comforts you as a family member.

Khopra Trekking is The Best Ridge Trekking Route in Nepal

The Khopra Danda lies at an altitude of 3660m. The Khopra Trekking is suitable for passionate travelers with Moderatephysical endurance of walking for about 6-7 hours every day. Regular exercising and jogging will enhance the strength and stability of travelers. The best time to travel to Khopra Trekking is during the Spring season and Autumn seasons. But the Khopra trekking can be arranged during any time of the season. The attractions of the Khopra Khayer Lake Trekand the Yak pastures (only found in the Khopra ridge) of the Annapurna region. The attractive blend of natural and cultural diversities fascinates and makes you come back for the Khopra trekking again and again. Trekking Trail Nepal is ready to plan your hike for Khopra Trekking Itinerary can be changed as per your requirements, Contact Our Adventure Consultant.

offers a unique opportunity to explore the remote and pristine areas of the Annapurna region. The trek starts in the town of Pokhara and takes about 10-12 days to complete, depending on the route taken. The trek offers beautiful views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges, as well as a chance to experience the culture and lifestyle of the local people.

Some of the highlights of the Dobato Khopra trek include:

  • Stunning views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges, including Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail)
  • Passing through remote and pristine areas, away from the crowds, providing an off-beaten path experience.
  • Trekking through diverse landscapes, including rhododendron and oak forests, alpine meadows, and traditional villages
  • The opportunity to explore the culture and lifestyle of the local people, including the Magar and Gurung communities, known for their hospitality and traditional customs.
  • The highlight of the trek is reaching Khopra Danda viewpoint, from where one can see the panoramic view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, including the Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and many other peaks.
  • Trekking through the Khayer Lake, which is a sacred lake for the locals
  • The trek is also an opportunity to immerse oneself in the natural beauty of the Himalayas, providing a chance to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with nature.

The trek is considered moderate to challenging and requires a good level of fitness and proper gear. It is best to go in the months of September to November, and March to May to avoid monsoon and cold winter.

Khopra Trekking offers you a fabulous Himalayas experience with a mixture of nature and culture in abundance. They say people come to Nepal for the mountains and return to the people. The views from Khopra Ridge and highest point of the Khayer Lake 4,700 m, makes Best Khopra Trek with most PopularPoon Hill . 

 

Highlights

This Khopra Trekking is originally called the Myagdi Parbat Eco-trek. This Trekking Trail is located in the area around Poon Hill, and part lies right on the Great Himalaya Lower Trail (Cultural Route). The area is mostly populated by Gurung and Magar people. This is one of the several new community-managed projects in Nepal, where the benefits from your visit reach the whole community. In this case, they have one main goal is; to invest all proceeds in increasing local access to education and health through Himanchal Education Foundation.

Itinerary

Day
1

Welcome to Nepal.

Arrival in Kathmandu, Trekking Trial Nepal staff welcome you and take you to the hotel in Kathmandu, where you meets official staffs for official documentation. Here we provided you the all details of Khopra Trek and introduce to your Khopra Trekking Guide and Supporter.

Get Ready with last minutes shopping and more.

  • Accommodation 3-Star Hotel
  • Meals 1,365
2

After breakfast in our hotel in Kathmandu, we start our driving towards the Pokhara. This drive takes 6 to 8 hours with tourist coach to cover 200 Kilo Meters. 

The driving adventure offers the beautiful views of hills, river side, traditional villages and small towns with day to day lifestyle.

Pokhara is the beautiful city in the contrast of Annapurna Himalayas Range, Green Hills with 7 clear lakes. In addition to the beauty of nature, Pokhara also offers lots of adventure activities including Paragliding, Boating, View Points, Zip Line, Bungee Jump are few to mention.

  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Meals Breakfast
  • Max Altitude 870m / 2854.33ft
3
After breakfast in our hotel in Pokhara, we start our day 1 trekking of Khopra Trek. We drive about 2 hours in car to reach trekking starting point called Nayapul. Actual trekking starts about 10 from Nayapul and takes 4 hours hike to reach the first day camp at Ghandruk. The first part of trek till Kilyu via Syaule Bazar is easy because of inclined trekking taril. We enjoy our first lunch of Khopra Trekking in Kimche and hit the trail again. We have to gain about 700 meter to reach Ghandruk, which takes about 2-3 hours via crossing small tea house village of Kimche, Chane, and Purgiyu. Ghandruk is the beautiful Gurung Village in the lap of Annapurna South next to Modi River at the elevation of 1,940 meter.
  • Accommodation Tea House
  • Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Max Altitude 1,940m / 6364.83ft
4
Day 4 of Khopra Trek is one of the short trekking day. Trek to Tadapani is the day camp hike which will not take more than 4 hours. The view of Himalayas will get wider and closer from Tadapani but the trail is more natural and covered mostly by rhododendron flowers. Tadapani offers the amazing sun set view over the Annapurna south, Himchuli and Fishtail.
  • Accommodation Tea House
  • Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Max Altitude 2,630m / 8628.61ft
5
From today we leave the popular trekking trail behind and enter to the virgin trekking trail of Khopra Trek. Trekking trail between Bayeli and Tadapani is full of Nature, dense rhododendron and white Himalayan peak to add contrast. Furthermore, orchid on the side of trail, welcoming sound so birds make our hiking more relaxing and adventurous. Today we cross the tea house town of Meshar 2969 m, Isharu 3135m Dobato Than (Temple) 3450 m and Dobato 3420 m.
  • Accommodation Community Lodge
  • Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Max Altitude 3437m / 11276.25ft
6
The Best day of Khopra Danda. There is not words to describe the this ammazing views of Himalayas over the ridge of Khopra. You you know why this Khopra Trekking also called Khopra Ridge Trek and Khopra Danda (Hill) Trek. 
 The view of Himalayan peaks from Annapurna and Dhaulagiri makes you calm, relax and forget the tough hike of few days. The sunset view from Khopra Danda is indescribable, which is the major attraction of Khopra Trek. You feel like standing higher the himalayas peaks. In the panoromic view you will see, South Annapurna, Bhara Shikhar also know as Fung, Nilgiri south and Nilgiri Mid. In addition to this 8167 meter high Mt. Dhaulagiri first with II, III, IV, Gurja peaks, Alu Bari Peak, Tukuche Peak will be your new friend here.
  • Accommodation Community Lodge
  • Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Max Altitude 3660m / 12007.87ft
7
Khopra Ridge and Hill itself is the major attraction of Khopra Trekking. In addition to this Trekking Trail Nepal adds here Khayer Lake Hiking which is situated at 4700 Meter Peak. Hike to Khayar Lake takes about 4 hours to reach and 2-3 hours to come back to Khopra Danda. Exploring the Kayar Lake is the major attraction of Khayar Lake Hike. We have to hike down to Khopra Danda for over night stay.
  • Accommodation Community Lodge
  • Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Max Altitude 4,700m / 15419.95ft
8
After the beautiful 2 days on Khopra Danda, the attraction of Khopra Trek in not completed yet. Since Khopra Trekking itinerary of Trekking Trail Nepal follows the complete different trail we have more thing to see and experience. 
 Today we hike towards Swanta Village, which lies at elevation 2214 meter above sea level in the west of Khopra Hill. 
 This hike will be easier since we have to loose the elevation. The part to Khopra Trekking is most peaceful since we will not meet any tea house and resting camps.
  • Accommodation Community Lodge
  • Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Max Altitude 3,660m / 12007.87ft
9
Today we have to gain elevation again to reach Ghorepani, just in the base of Poon Hill. We will cross the village like Phalante 2270 m and Chitre 2400 m before we reach the most luxury tea house of Ghorepani. Trail is mostly covered with forest and we starts to feel like back in civilization because of the movement of people and trekkers.
  • Accommodation Luxury Tea House
  • Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Max Altitude 2,860m / 9383.2ft
10
We start our day 1 hour before the sunrise. We hike about 50 minutes to reach the famous Poon Hill visitor park. Situated at the elevation of 3210 meter above sea level offers one of the spectacular panoramic views of Himalayas. The view is not close as Khopra Danda, But the widest in a straight row including 32 peaks from 3 Himalayas Range, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu. 
 After this views and experience of Poon Hill Trek, we back to Tea House for breakfast and trek back to Nayapul. Day 10 of Khopra Trekking is the longest day but you will get the differences in every 1 hours. 

 From Nayapul we drive about 2 hours and reach our Hotel in Pokhara next to Phewa Lake.
  • Accommodation 3-Star Hotel
  • Meals Breakfast and Lunch
  • Max Altitude 3,210m / 10531.5ft
11
After breakfast we start our drive back to Kathmandu, following the same highway that we took on day 2.
  • Accommodation 3-Star Hotel
  • Meals Breakfast
  • Max Altitude 1,365m / 4478.35ft
12
End of Khopra Ridge Trek with Trekking Trial Nepal. We wish you for safe and delightful flight.
  • Meals Breakfast
  • Max Altitude 1,365m / 4478.35ft

Includes & Excludes

Includes

  • 3-star Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara on Twin sharing with breakfast as days mention in Itineraries.
  • Full board meals with best tea house accommodation as Khopra Trekking Itinerary.
  • Tourist couch from Kathmandu- Pokhara- Kathmandu
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Project permit and TIMS Card.
  • Certified English Speaking Trekking guide and supporting staffs.
  • Insurance for all trekking staffs, with basic equipment.
  • All ground Transfer from and to airports.
  • Private vehicles to and from the start and end point of Khopra Trekking.
  • First aid medical kit for group and T-shirts and trekking Map for each member.
  • Salary, allowances, travel expenses of all Khopra Trekking Team.

Excludes

  • Nepal visa fee, payable at the airport on arrival.
  • Lunch and dinner in the cities (while not in trekking region).
  • Personal trekking and adventure gear, clothing and accessories.
  • Extra services as laundry, battery charge, and communication expenses.
  • Personal expenses like bar bill, snacks, water, chocolate,
  • Expenses incurred due to emergency evacuation or natural disasters, or for personal reasons.
  • Entrance fees during the city sightseeing and any adventure activities in Pokhara.
  • Tips and any gratitude for trekking staffs and tour guide.
  • Any further services not mentioned in Cost Include of Khopara Trekking.

Trip Info

How To Plan for Khopra Trekking

Research and plan: Gather as much information as you can about the trek by reading online blogs, watching videos, and talking to people who have completed the trek. Planning the trek will help you get excited about the adventure ahead.

Get in shape: Start training for the trek by going for regular walks, runs, or hikes. This will help you build stamina and endurance, making the trek easier to complete.

Connect with other trekkers: Join trekking groups or clubs, or connect with other people who are planning to do the trek. This will give you a sense of camaraderie and motivation to complete the trek.

Visualize yourself on the trek: Imagine yourself completing the trek, and the sense of accomplishment you will feel when you reach the summit.

Hire a local guide: if you are not confident about the trek, hire a local guide who has a lot of experience of the trek and will not only guide you but also will be a great source of motivation and inspiration.

More about Khopra Trek

Khopra trek is a popular trek in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It offers spectacular views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna South, and Mt. Fishtail. The trek starts from Nayapul and passes through beautiful villages, rhododendron forests, and alpine meadows before reaching Khopra Ridge. The trek is considered a moderate to challenging trek as it involves steep ascents and descents, and can take around 6 to 8 days to complete.

  • The best time to go for the Khopra trek is during the months of September to November and March to May. During these months the weather is clear, and the trail is less crowded.

It is always recommended to check with local authorities and tour operators for the most up-to-date information before planning a trek and also check for the COVID-19 situation in Nepal. Additionally, it is important to be prepared for the trek by having proper gear, being in good physical condition, and having a solid plan in place.

Here are a few things to know before embarking on the Khopra trek:

Difficulty level: The Khopra trek is considered a moderate to challenging trek, with steep ascents and descents. It is important to be in good physical shape and have a good level of hiking experience.

Duration: The trek typically takes 5-8 days to complete, depending on your pace and itinerary.

Altitude: The highest point on the trek is Khopra Ridge, which is at an altitude of 4,660 meters. Altitude sickness is a possibility, so it is important to acclimatize properly and take it easy during the trek.

Weather: The best time to go for the trek is during the months of September to November and March to May. During these months, the weather is clear and the trail is less crowded. However, be prepared for unpredictable weather as the temperature can drop significantly in the evenings and early mornings.

Permits: TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) are required for the Khopra trek.

Accommodation: During the trek, you will be staying in teahouses or lodges. It's basic accommodation with shared bathrooms and meals.

Guides and porters: It's not mandatory to hire a guide or porter, but it's recommended especially if you are not familiar with the trail or if you are not comfortable carrying your own backpack.

Insurance: It's important to have travel insurance that covers emergency evacuation and medical expenses as the Khopra trek passes through remote areas.

By keeping these things in mind, you will be better prepared for the trek and have a more enjoyable experience.

Best Khopra Trekking with Trekking Trail Nepal

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Reviews (1)

Mrs. Jossein , Germany (🇩🇪)

Best Ridge Trek - Khopra Trekking

We just finished Khopra Danda Trekking Best Ridge Trekking Trail organized by Trekking Trail Nepal. Apar: Trip Planner of Company who also guided our trip to Khopra Treking. He did his job superbly with plenty of comical aspect, knowledge of local area and hospitality skills that stretch above and b ... We just finished Khopra Danda Trekking Best Ridge Trekking Trail organized by Trekking Trail Nepal. Apar: Trip Planner of Company who also guided our trip to Khopra Treking. He did his job superbly with plenty of comical aspect, knowledge of local area and hospitality skills that stretch above and beyond, enact with a high level of professionalism. He makes the Khopra Trekking best with Hot cup of Masala Tea whenever wherever we wand. We Highly Khopra Danda Trek to everyone because it is great alternative to the more crowded trekking trail of Poon Hill, as it is more tranquil than the bustling other trail which offers you wider panorama of mighty Himalayan peaks. Thank you, Mr. Apar, Lokendra and Trekking Trail Nepal team, for your best services for our lifetime memories, we definitely come back again to taste your services and would love to recommend this small but full of Joys Company for everyone.
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